2023 MAZDA CX5 window

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............ 4-9
Cylinder Deact ivat ion
*..........4-10
i-stop
*................................. 4-11
Instrument Cluster and
Display.................................. 4-18 Instrument Cluster and
Display................................4-18
Instrument Cluster............... 4-18
Active Driving Display
*......... 4-35
Automatic Transmission........... 4-37 Automatic Transmission
Controls.............................. 4-37
Shift-Lock System................. 4-38
Transmission Ranges............ 4-39
Manual Shift Mode.............. 4-41
Direct Mode
*.......................4-47
Driving Tips......................... 4-48
Switches and Controls............. 4-49 Lighting Control................... 4-49
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals................................ 4-54
Windshield Wipers and
Washer............................... 4-55
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer............................... 4-58
Rear Window Defogger........ 4-59
Horn................................... 4-61
Hazard Warning Flasher....... 4-61
HomeLink Wireless Control
System
*............................... 4-62
Brake.....................................4-67 Brake System....................... 4-67
AUTOHOLD........................ 4-73
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)........4-77
ABS/TCS/DSC....................... 4-78 Antilock Brake System
(ABS).................................. 4-78
Tra c t i o n C o n t r o l Sy s t e m
(TCS).................................. 4-79
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)................................. 4-81
Mazda intelligent Drive Select (Mi-
Drive).................................... 4-82 Mazda intelligent Drive Select
(Mi-Drive) (FWD)
*............... 4-82
Mazda intelligent Drive Select
(Mi-Drive) (AWD)
*...............4-83
i-ACTIV AWD......................... 4-86 i-ACTIV AWD Operation
*..... 4-86
Power Steering....................... 4-88 Power Steering.....................4-88
i-ACTIVSENSE......................... 4-89 i-ACTIVSENSE
*..................... 4-89
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
*................................. 4-93
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If the headlight switch and the
windshield wiper switch are in
AUTO, and the wipers are operated
at low or high speed by the auto
wiper control for several seconds,
bad weather conditions are
determined and the headlights may
be turned on.
The auto-wiper control functions can
be turned off.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
▼Windshield Washer
Pull the wiper lever toward you to
spray washer fluid and operate the
windshield wipers several times. The
washer fluid is sprayed only while the
windshield wipers move out of their
stowed positions to the point where
they start reversing back.

1. OFF
2. Washer
NOTE
If the windshield washer is turned on
when the windshield wipers are not
operating, the windshield wipers
operate a few times.
If you pull the wiper lever while the
windshield wipers are reversing back
to their stowed positions, the next
time the washer fluid is sprayed is
during the next cycle.
If the washer does not work, inspect
the fluid level (page 6-21). If the fluid
level is normal, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
▼Rear Window Wiper and Washer
The ignition must be switched ON to
use the wiper.
▼Rear Window Wiper
Turn the wiper on by turning the rear
wiper/washer switch.
Switch Posi-
tion Wiper operation
Spray washer fluid and operate
the rear wiper
ON Normal INT Intermittent
OFF Stop
Spray washer fluid and operate
the rear wiper
▼ Rear Window Washer
To spray washer fluid, turn the rear
wiper/washer switch to either of the
position. After the switch is
released, the washer will stop.
NOTE
While the windshield washers are
operating (from the time the wiper
lever is pulled until the washer fluid
stops spraying), the rear window
washer does not spray washer fluid
even if you operate the switch.
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If the washer does not work, inspect
the fluid level (page 6-21). If the fluid
level is normal and the washer still
does not work, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.Rear Window Defogger
▼Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger clears fog
from the rear window.

The ignition must be switched ON to
use the defogger.

Press the switch to turn on the rear
window defogger. The rear window
defogger operates for about 15
minutes and then turns
off
automatically.
The indicator light illuminates when
the defogger is operating.

To t u r n off the rear window defogger
before the 15 minutes has elapsed,
press the switch again.
1. Indicator light
CAUTION
 Do not use sharp instruments or
window cleaners with abrasives to
clean the inside of the rear window
surface. They may damage the
defogger grid inside the window.
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Switches and Controls
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NOTE
This defogger is not designed for
melting snow. If there is an
accumulation of snow on the rear
window, remove it before using the
defogger.
The rear window defogger operation
time can be changed from 15
minutes to continuous operation.
When the operation time has been
switched to continuous operation,
by pressing the switch, the rear
window defogger will continue to
operate until the ignition is switched
OFF.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
▼Windshield Wiper De-icer*
The thermal filaments at the following
positions heat up and facilitate the
removal of snow accumulated on the
windshield.
The windshield wiper de-icer operates
in conjunction with the rear window
defogger.
To turn on the windshield wiper
de-icer, switch the ignition ON and
press the rear window defogger switch
(page 4-59).
1. Indicator light
▼ Mirror Defogger*
The mirror defoggers defrost the
outside mirrors.

The mirror defoggers operate in
conjunction with the rear window
defogger.
To turn on the mirror defoggers, switch
the ignition ON and press the rear
window defogger switch (page 4-59).
1. Indicator light
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Switches and Controls
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The height of the vehicle ahead is
low.
You drive your vehicle at the same
speed as the vehicle ahead.
Headlights are not turned on
during the night or when going
through a tunnel.
In the following cases, the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be
able to detect target objects
correctly.
Under bad weather condition,
such as rain, fog and snow.
The window washer is being used
or the windshield wipers are not
used when it's raining.
Ice, fog , snow, frost, rainfall, dirt,
or foreign matter such as a plastic
bag is stuck on the windshield.
Trucks with low loading platforms
and vehicles with an extremely low
or high profile.
When driving next to walls with no
patterning (including fences and
longitudinally striped walls).
The taillights of the vehicle ahead
are turned off.
A vehicle is outside the
illumination range of the
headlights.
The vehicle is making a sharp turn,
or ascending or descending a steep
slope.
Entering or exiting a tunnel.Heavy luggage is loaded causing
the vehicle to tilt.
Strong light is shone at the front of
the vehicle (back light or
high-beam light from on-coming
vehicles).
There are many light emitters on
the vehicle ahead.
When the vehicle ahead is not
equipped with taillights or the
taillights are turned off at
nighttime.
Elongated luggage or cargo is
loaded onto installed roof rails and
covers the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC).
Exhaust gas from the vehicle in
front, sand, snow, and water vapor
rising from manholes and grating,
and water splashed into the air.
When towing a malfunctioning
vehicle.
The vehicle is driven with tires
having significantly different wear.
The vehicle is driven on down
slopes or bumpy roads.
There are water puddles on the
road.
The surroundings are dark such as
during the night, early evening , or
early morning , or in a tunnel or
indoor parking lot.
The illumination brightness of the
headlights is reduced or the
headlight illumination is weakened
due to dirt or a deviated optical
axis.
The target object enters the blind
spot of the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC).
A person or object bursts onto the
road from the shoulder or cuts
right in front of you.
You change lanes and approach a
vehicle ahead.
When driving extremely close to
the target object.
Tire chains or a temporary spare
tire is installed.
The vehicle ahead has a special
shape. For example, a vehicle
towing a trailer house or a boat, or
a vehicle carrier carrying a vehicle
with its front pointed rearward.
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Operating Tips
▼Operating Tips
Operate the climate control system
with the engine running.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the fan
control switch on for a long period of
time with the ignition switched ON
when the engine is not running.
Clear all obstructions such as leaves,
snow and ice from the hood and the
air inlet in the cowl grille to improve
the system efficiency.
Use the climate control system to
defog the windows and dehumidify
the air.
The recirculate mode should be used
when driving through tunnels or
while in a
traffic jam, or when you
would like to shut off outside air for
quick cooling of the interior.
Use the outside air position for
ventilation or windshield defrosting.
If the vehicle has been parked in
direct sunlight during hot weather,
open the windows to let warm air
escape, then run the climate control
system.
Run the air conditioner about 10
minutes at least once a month to
keep internal parts lubricated.
Have the air conditioner checked
before the weather gets hot. Lack of
refrigerant may make the air
conditioner less efficient.
The refrigerant specifications are
indicated on a label attached to the
inside of the engine compartment. If
the wrong type of refrigerant is used,
it could result in a serious
malfunction of the air conditioner.
Consult a professional, government certified repairer for the inspection
or repair because a special device is
required for the air conditioner
maintenance.
For details, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
1. Label
Interior Features
Climate Control System
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Manual Type
▼Manual Type
1. A/C switch
2. Mode selector switch
3. Air intake selector switch
4. Fan control dial
5. Rear window defogger switch
6. Windshield defroster switch
7. Temperature control dial

▼Control Switches
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and
counterclockwise for cold.
MAX A/C
Fully turn the temperature control dial
counterclockwise for MAX A/C
(maximum cooling).
NOTE
When the mode is set to or with
the fan control dial in a position other
than 0 and the temperature control
dial in the MAX A/C position, the air
intake selector switches to the
recirculated air position and the A/C
turns on automatically.
If A/C is not desired, press the A/C
switch to turn it off.
Fan control dial
This dial allows variable fan speeds.
The fan has seven speeds.
Mode selector switches
The desired airflow mode can be
selected (page 5-4).
A/C switch
Press the A/C switch to turn the air
conditioner on. The indicator light on
the switch will illuminate when the fan
control dial is in any position except
OFF.

Press the switch once again to turn the
air conditioner off.
NOTE
The air conditioner may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0 °C (32 °F).
Interior Features
Climate Control System
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Air intake selector switch
This switch controls the source of air
entering the vehicle.

Outside or recirculated air positions
can be selected. Press the switch to
select outside/recirculated air
positions.
Recirculated air position (indicator
light illuminated)
Outside air is shut off. Air within the
vehicle is recirculated. Use this
position when going through tunnels,
driving in congested traffic (high engine
exhaust areas), or when quick cooling
is desired.
Outside air position (indicator light
turned off)
Outside air is allowed to enter the
cabin. Use this position for ventilation
or windshield defrosting.
WARNING
Do not use the position (indicator
light turns on) in cold or rainy
weather:
Using the
position (indicator light
turns on) in cold or rainy weather is
dangerous as it will cause the windows
to fog up. Your vision will be
hampered, which could lead to a
serious accident.
NOTE
The recirculated air position is the
default position whenever the
ignition is switched ON, the climate
control system is on, and the outside
temperature exceeds about 73°F
(23 ℃).
To exit the default recirculated air
position, press the air intake selector
switch to select the outside air
position.
When the air intake selector switch is
set to the outside air position and
the outside temperature exceeds
about 73°F (23 ℃), the climate
control system may automatically
select the recirculated air position to
improve the efficiency of the climate
control system.
Windshield defroster switch
Press the switch to defrost the
windshield and front door windows.
Refer to Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging on page 5-8.
Rear window defogger switch
Press the rear window defogger switch
to defrost the rear window.
Refer to Rear Window Defogger on
page 4-59.
▼ Heating
1. Press the switch.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air position (indicator light
turns off).
3. Set the temperature control dial to
the hot position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn on the air conditioner.
NOTE
If the windshield fogs up easily, press
the
switch.If cooler air is desired at face level,
press the
switch and adjust the
temperature control dial to maintain
maximum comfort.
Interior Features
Climate Control System
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