2022 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 warning light

Theft-Deterrent System*
If the theft-deterrent system detects an
inappropriate entry into the vehicle, which
could result in the vehicle or its contents
being stolen, the alarm alerts the
surrounding area of an abnormality by
sounding the horn and flashing the hazard
warning lights.

The system will not function unless it's
properly armed. So when you leave the
vehicle, follow the arming procedure
correctly.
▼Operation
System triggering conditions
The horn sounds intermittently and the
hazard warning lights flash for about 30
seconds when the system is triggered by
any one of the following:
Unlocking a door with the auxiliary key,
door lock switch, or an inside door-lock
knob.
Forcing open a door, the hood or the
liftgate.
Opening the hood by operating the hood
release handle.
Switching the ignition ON without using
the push button start.
If the system is triggered again, the lights
and horn will activate until the driver's
door or the liftgate is unlocked with the
transmitter.
(With the advanced keyless function)
The lights and horn can also be
deactivated by pressing the request switch
on a door.
NOTE
The liftgate does not open while the
theft-deterrent system is operating.
For vehicles equipped with the power
liftgate, the liftgate can be opened even
while the theft-deterrent system is
operating by pressing the power liftgate
button on the transmitter or the electric
liftgate opener switch while carrying the
key.
If the battery goes dead while the
theft-deterrent system is armed, the horn
will activate and the hazard warning
lights will flash when the battery is
charged or replaced.
▼ How to Arm the System
1. Close the windows and the moonroof*
securely.
2. Switch the ignition OFF.
3. Make sure the hood, the doors, and the
liftgate are closed.
4. Press the lock butt on on the transmitter
or lock the driver's door from the
outside with the auxiliary key.
The hazard warning lights will flash
once.
The following method will also arm
the theft-deterrent system:
Press the door-lock switch “
” while
any door is open and then close all of
the doors.
(With the advanced keyless function)
Press a request switch.

The security indicator light in the
instrument cluster flashes twice per
second for 20 seconds.
Before Driving
Security System
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5. After 20 seconds, the system is fullyarmed.
NOTE
The theft-deterrent system can also be
armed by activating the auto relock
function with all the doors, the liftgate
and the hood closed.
Refer to Transmitter on page 3-5.
The system will disarm if one of the
following operations takes place within
20 seconds after pressing the lock
button:
Unlocking any door.
Opening any door.
Opening the hood.
Switching the ignition ON.
To rearm the system, do the arming
procedure again.
When the doors are locked by pressing
the lock button on the transmitter or
using the auxiliary key while the
theft-deterrent system is armed, the
hazard warning lights will flash once to
indicate that the system is armed.
▼ To Tu r n O f f a n A r m e d S y s t e m
An armed system can be turned off using
any one of the following methods:
Pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter.
Starting the engine with the push button
start.
(With the advanced keyless function)
Pressing a request switch on the
doors.
The hazard warning lights will flash twice.
NOTE
When the doors are unlocked by pressing
the unlock button on the transmitter while
the theft-deterrent system is turned off, the
hazard warning lights will flash twice to
indicate that the system is turned off.
▼ To Stop the Alarm
A triggered alarm can be turned off using
any one of the following methods:
Pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter.
Starting the engine with the push button
start.
(With the advanced keyless function)
Pressing a request switch on the
doors.
Pressing the electric liftgate opener
while the key is being carried.
Pressing the power liftgate button on
the transmitter.
The hazard warning lights will flash twice.
Before Driving
Security System
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Floor Mat
We recommend the use of Genuine
Mazda floor mats.
WARNING
Make sure the floor mats are hooked on the
retention pins to prevent them from
bunching up under the foot pedals:
Using a floor mat that is not secured is
dangerous as it will interfere with the
accelerator and brake pedal operation,
which could result in an accident.
Do not install two floor mats, one on top of
the other, on the driver's side:
Installing two floor mats, one on top of the
other, on the driver's side is dangerous as
the retention pins can only keep one floor
mat from sliding forward.
Loose floor mat(s) will interfere with the
foot pedals and could result in an accident.
If using an all-weather mat for winter use
always remove the original floor mat.
When setting a floor mat, position the
floor mat so that its grommets are inserted
over the pointed end of the retention posts.
Rocking the Vehicle
WA R N I N G
Do not spin the wheels at more than 56
km/h (35 mph), and do not allow anyone
to stand behind a wheel when pushing the
vehicle:
When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the
wheels at high speed is dangerous. The
spinning tire could overheat and explode.
This could cause serious injuries.
CAUTION
Too much rocking may cause engine
overheating, transaxle failure, and tire
damage.
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from
snow, sand or mud, depress the accelerator
slightly and slowly move the selector lever
from D to R position.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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WARNING
Make sure the safety chain is securely attached to both the trailer and the vehicle prior to
departure:
Towing a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the trailer and the
vehicle is dangerous. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch ball, the trailer could
wander into another lane and cause a collision.
▼ Trailer Lights
Trailer lights must comply with all federal, st
ate, and local regulations. Equip your trailer as
required before towing it day or night.
CAUTION
Do not connect a trailer lighting system directly to the lighting system of your Mazda. This
may damage your vehicle's electrical system an d lighting systems. Have a recreational vehicle
dealer or trailer rental agency connect the system, and inspect the brake lights and turn
signals yourself before each trip.
▼ Trailer Brakes
If the total trailer weight exceeds 450 kg (1,000 lb),
trailer brakes are required. If your trailer
has brakes, make sure they comply with all federal, state, and local regulations.
WARNING
Do not connect a hydraulic trailer-brake system to your vehicle's brake system:
Connecting a hydraulic trailer-brake system direc tly to the vehicle brake system is dangerous
and will result in inadequate braking and possible injury.
▼ Trailer Towing Tips
Verify that your Mazda maintains a near-normal attitude when a loaded or unloaded trailer
is connected. Do not drive if it has an abnormal front-up or front-down position. Inspect
for incorrect tongue load, worn suspension parts, and trailer overloading.
Make sure the trailer is properly loaded and the
cargo is secure to prevent it from shifting.
Make sure the mirrors conform to all government regulations. If they do not, install
required rear view mirrors appr opriate for towing purposes.
The three main causes of vehicle-trailer accidents are driver error, excessive speed, and
improper trailer loading.
Before Driving
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To turn the trailer, place your hand at the bottom of the steering wheel and turn it in the
direction you want the trailer to go. Make only slight movements to prevent sharp or
prolonged turning.
Ascending a hill
Shift into a lower gear to reduce the possibility of overloading or overheating the engine, or
both.
Descending a hill
Shift into a lower gear and use engine compression as a braking effect.
WARNING
Always use lower gears to reduce speed:
Holding the brake pedal down too long or too f requently is dangerous as it could cause the
brakes to overheat and lose power, resulting in loss of control and a serious accident. Use
lower gears to help reduce speed . Pull off the road and allow brakes to cool down whenever
braking performance feels reduced.
Overheated engine
The extra weight of the trailer may strain the engine on hot days and on long or steep
upgrades.
If the temperature gauge indicates overheating, turn off the air conditioner, drive safely to
the side of the road, park off the right-of- way and wait for engine to cool. Refer to
Overheating on page 7-17.
Parking
Always make sure the tires of the trailer and the tow vehicle are blocked while parked.
Apply the parking brake firmly and put the transaxle in P.
Avoid parking on an incline, but if you must, follow these instructions:
1. Depress and hold down the brake pedal.
2. Have a helper put wheel blocks against the downhill side of all vehicle and trailer tires.
3. Then release the brake pedal slowly until the blocks bear the load.
If the grade is downhill, turn the steering wheel so that the front of the front tires face
the curb.
If it is uphill, face the rear of the front tires against the curb.
4. Firmly apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transaxle into P, and stop the engine.
Before Driving
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4When Driving
Information concerning safer driving and stopping.
Start/Stop Engine.............................. 4-4 Ignition Switch........ ..................... 4-4
Starting the Engine....................... 4-5
Turning the Engine Off...............4-10
Instrument Cluster and Display ............
........................................................... 4-11 Instrument Cluster and
Display........................................ 4-11
Instrument Cluster (Type A)....... 4-12
Instrument Cluster (Type B)....... 4-30
Instrument Cluster (Type C)....... 4-46
Active Driving Display
*............. 4-58
Automatic Transaxle....................... 4-60 Automatic Transaxle
Controls...................................... 4-60
Shift-Lock System...................... 4-61
Transaxle Ranges........................4-61
Manual Shift Mode..................... 4-63
Direct Mode
*.............................. 4-69
Driving Tips................................4-70
Switches and Controls..................... 4-71 Lighting Control......................... 4-71
Fog Lights
*................................. 4-78
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals........................................ 4-78
Windshield Wipers and
Washer........................................ 4-79
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer........................................ 4-83
Rear Window Defogg er.............. 4-83
Horn............................................ 4-86
Hazard Warning Flasher............. 4-86
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type A)
*.................................... 4-87
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type B)
*.................................... 4-90
Brake................................................ 4-95 Brake System.............................. 4-95
AUTOHOLD.............................. 4-99
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)........ 4-103
ABS/TCS/DSC/Off-Road Traction
Assist............................................... 4-105 Antilock Brake System
(ABS)........................................4-105
Traction Control System
(TCS)........................................ 4-106
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)........................................4-108
Off-Road Traction Assist
*........ 4-109
Mazda intelligent Drive Select (Mi-
Drive).............................................. 4-111 Mazda intelligent Drive Select (Mi-
Drive)........................................ 4-111
i-ACTIV AWD............................... 4-114 i-ACTIV AWD Operation
*....... 4-114
Power Steering............................... 4-116 Power Steering..........................4-116
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i-ACTIVSENSE............................. 4-117i-ACTIVSENSE
*...................... 4-117
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
*...................................... 4-120
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
*......................................4-121
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
*.........
.................................................. 4-124
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)
*...................................... 4-129
Distance Recognition Support
System (DRSS)
*....................... 4-135
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
*..........
.................................................. 4-139
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
*.....
.................................................. 4-141
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function)
*............... 4-145
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
*.........4-160
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
*.................................. 4-176
Advanced Smart City Brake Support
(Advanced SCBS)
*...................4-190
Smart City Brake Support [Forward]
(SCBS F)
*.................................4-193
Smart City Brake Support [Reverse]
(SCBS R)
*................................ 4-196
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
*.... 4-200
360° View Monitor (Mazda Connect
(Type A))
*................................ 4-202
360° View Monitor (Mazda Connect
(Type B))
*.................................4-228
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
*......
.................................................. 4-256
Radar Sensor (Front)*.............. 4-261
Radar Sensors (Rear)
*.............. 4-264
Ultrasonic Sensor (Rear)
*.........4-266
Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear
Camera
*.................................... 4-267
Cruise Control............................... 4-268 Cruise Control
*.........................4-268
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System.............................................4-273 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System...................................... 4-273
Rear View Monitor (Mazda Connect
(Type A))........................................ 4-277 Rear View Monitor (Mazda Connect
(Type A))
*................................ 4-277
Rear View Monitor (Mazda Connect
(Type B)).........................................4-285 Rear View Monitor (Mazda Connect
(Type B))
*.................................4-285
Parking Sensor System (Mazda
Connect (Type A))......................... 4-293 Parking Sensor System (Mazda
Connect (Type A))
*.................. 4-293
Parking Sensor System (Mazda
Connect (Type B))......................... 4-302 Parking Sensor System (Mazda
Connect (Type B))
*.................. 4-302
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Ignition Switch
▼Push Button Start Positions
The system operates only when the key is
within operational range.
Each time the push button start is pressed,
the ignition switches in the order of off,
ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button
start again from ON switches the ignition
off.
Indicator light
Push button start
NOTE
The engine starts by pressing the push
button start while depressing the brake
pedal. To switch the ignition position,
press the push button start without
depressing the pedal.
Do not leave the ignition switched ON
while the engine is not running. Doing
so could result in the battery going
dead. If the selector lever is in the P
position, and the ignition is in ACC, the
ignition switches off automatically after
about 25 minutes.
Off
The power supply to electrical devices
turns off and the push button start
indicator light (amber) also turns off.
WA R N I N G
Before leaving the driver's seat, always
switch the ignition off, set the parking
brake, and make sure the selector lever is in
P position:
Leaving the driver's seat without switching
the ignition off, setting the parking brake,
and shifting the selector lever to P position
is dangerous. Unexpected vehicle
movement could occur which could result
in an accident.
In addition, if your intention is to leave the
vehicle for even a short period, it is
important to switch the ignition off, as
leaving it in another position will disable
some of the vehicle's security systems and
run the battery down.
ACC (Accessory)
Some electrical accessories will operate
and the indicator light (amber) illuminates.
NOTE
The keyless entry system does not function
while the push button start has been
pressed to ACC, and the doors will not
lock/unlock even if they have been locked
manually.
ON
This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The indicator light
(amber) turns off. (The indicator light
(amber) illuminates wh en the ignition is
switched ON and the engine is not
running.)
Some indicator lights/warning lights
should be inspected before the engine is
started (page 4-11).
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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