2023 MAZDA MODEL CX-50 engine battery

▼Brake Override Warning Indication
This message is displayed when the
accelerator pedal and brake pedal are
depressed at the
same time while
driving.
Release the accelerator pedal and
depress the brake pedal.
▼ Check Engine Indication/Light
If this light illuminates while driving,
the vehicle may have a problem. It is
important to note the driving
conditions when the light illuminated
and consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
The check engine light may illuminate
in the following cases:
The engine's electrical system has a
problem.
The emission control system has a
problem.
The fuel-filler cap is missing or not
tightened securely.
The fuel tank level being very low or
approaching empty.
If the check engine light remains on, or
it flashes continuously , do not drive at
high speeds and consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING
If the check engine light turns on, do
not disconnect the battery cables.
If the battery cables are disconnected
and then reconnected, the engine
could be damaged and catch on fire.
▼ i-stop Warning Indication/
Warning Light (Amber)*
The light turns on/flashes
continuously if the system has a
problem.
Have the vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼Automatic Transmission Warning
Indication/Warning Light
The indication/light illuminates when
the transmission has a problem.
CAUTION
If the automatic tr
ansmission warning
indication/light illuminates, the
transmission has an electrical problem.
Continuing to drive your Mazda in this
condition could cause damage to your
transmission. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
▼ AWD Warning Indication/
Warning Light*
“AWD Malfunction. Front Wheel
Drive Only. Have the Vehicle
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
7-24*Some models.
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▼Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning Indication/
Warning Light (Flashing)
If there is a problem with the TPMS or
the voltage of a tire pressure sensor
decreases, the TPMS warning light
flashes and a message is displayed on
the multi-information display. Have
your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle at high
speeds if the TPMS warning light turns
on or flashes:
Driving the vehicle at high speeds
while the TPMS warning light is turned
on or flashing is dangerous because
the brake performance and the
steering wheel operability will be
reduced. If the vehicle is driven at high
speeds or the brakes are suddenly
applied, it could lead to an accident.
Gradually apply the brakes to lower the
vehicle's speed.
Do not ignore the TPMS warning light
when it is turned on or flashing:
Continuing to drive the vehicle while
ignoring the illumi
nation/flashing of
the TPMS warning light is dangerous
because a tire may burst which could
lead to an accident. Take appropriate
measures as soon as possible.
▼ KEY Warning Indication/Warning
Light (Red)
“Keyless Entry System Malfunction.
Have the Vehicle Inspected” is
displayed
This message is displayed if the
advanced keyless entry & push button
start system has a problem.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
If the message is indicated, or the push
button start indicator light (amber)
flashes, the engine may not start. If the
engine cannot be started, try starting it
using the emergency operation for
starting the engine, and have the
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Refer to Emergency Operation for
Starting the Engine on page 4-9.
“Key Not Detected” is displayed
If the presence of the key cannot be
detected (dead battery, battery
malfunction, no key), it is displayed
when the driver attempts to start the
engine (push button start operation,
brake pedal depression).
Displayed when it is determined that
a key that was in the vehicle has
been removed from the vehicle. (Key
taken out warning. Other than
IG-OFF).
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Display*1*2*3ContentAction to be taken
Mazda Radar Cruise
Control Canceled. Drive
Safely This message is indicated when the
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function), and the Traffic Jam
Assist (TJA) have been canceled other
than by the driver.
Have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Distance & Speed Alert
Operation Canceled
Drive Safely This message is indicated when the
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA) have
been canceled other than by the driv-
er.
Have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Cruise Control Opera-
tion Canceled. Drive
Safely This message is indicated when the
Cruise Control have been canceled
other than by the driver.
Have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Emergency Braking Acti-
vated. Depress Brake
Pedal to Hold Stop This message is indicated after the
Smart Brake Support (SBS) brakes op-
erate and when the Smart Brake Sup-
port (SBS) is canceled.
Depress the brake pedal.
Touch Key Fob to Push
Button Start Switch This message is indicated when the
key battery is weak (battery dead or
damaged key). Touch the key against push button
start to start the engine.
Refer to Engine Start Function When
Key Battery is Dead on page 4-7.
Depress Brake Pedal to
Start Vehicle This message is indicated when the
push button start is pressed without
depressing the brake pedal. When starting the engine, press the
push button start with the brake ped-
al depressed.
Check Gear Selector
Lever Position This message is indicated when the
selector lever is shifted to the P or R
position while driving.
Check the selector lever position.
Close Door and Fasten
Seat Belt This message is indicated when AU-
TOHOLD is about to operate and a
door is opened or a seat belt is unfas-
tened. When the AUTOHOLD is turned on,
close the doors and fasten seat belts.
Wiper Blades Must Be
on Windshield Before
Operating This message is indicated when the
ignition is switched ON with the wip-
er arms at the service positions.
Return the wiper arms to the initial
positions.
Windshield Wiper Range
of Motion Reduced. Re-
move Obstruction(s) This message is indicated when there
is snow or dirt accumulation on the
windshield and the wiper operation
range is narrowed.
Remove foreign matter from the
windshield.
Ve h i c l e N o t S w i t c h e d
Off This message is indicated when the
driver’s door is opened without
switching the ignition OFF.
Switch the ignition OFF before leaving
the vehicle.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Display*1*2*3ContentAction to be taken
Gear Selector Lever Not
in Park Displays when the push button start
is pressed while the selector lever is
in a position other than P, and the ig-
nition is switched to ACC. Shift the selector lever to the P posi-
tion and then switch the ignition OFF.
Excessive Transmission
Te m p e ra t u r e . D r i v e
Slowly This message is indicated when the
internal temperature of the automatic
transmission is high.
Drive slowly to reduce load on the
automatic transmission.
Excessive Transmission
Temp. Stop Vehicle in a
Safe Location This message is indicated when the
automatic transmission
fluid temper-
ature is abnormally high. Park the vehicle in a safe place imme-
diately and contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Battery Saving Mode.
Drive Vehicle to Charge
Battery This message is indicated when the
power consumption exceeds a cer-
tain amount such as by repeatedly
opening/closing the doors or the lift-
gate when the ignition is switched
OFF.
Some of the functions are restricted
to reduce power consumption. There is no need to contact an Au-
thorized Mazda Dealer. Drive the ve-
hicle for 5 minutes or longer to
charge the battery. The warning mes-
sage will clear just after starting the
engine.
Trailer Connected. Safe-
ty and Driver Support
Systems Partially Disa-
bled This message is indicated when the
trailer hitch is connected.
Some systems of i-ACTIVSENSE are
disabled. Drive the vehicle while pay-
ing attention to safety.
Trailer Connected. Rear
Safety and Driver Sup-
port Systems Disabled This message is indicated when the
trailer hitch is connected while some
systems of i-ACTIVSENSE are turned
off. Some systems of i-ACTIVSENSE are
disabled. Drive the vehicle while pay-
ing attention to safety.
Mi-Drive Unavailable
Due to System Malfunc-
tion This message is indicated when the
Mi-Drive switch is operated while
there is a problem with the Mazda in-
telligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive) relat-
ed system.
Have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
SPORT Mode Unavaila-
ble Due to Speed/
Cruise Control Use This message is indicated when
SPORT mode is selected while Mazda
Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go
function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function), and Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
are operating. When Mazda Radar Cruise Control
with Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function), and Traffic Jam
Assist (TJA) are operating, the vehicle
cannot be driven in SPORT mode.
Mi-Drive Canceled Due
to System Malfunction This message is indicated when there
is a problem with the related system
during Mi-Drive operation. Have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) System
Warnings
*
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) system warnings notify
the driver of system malfunctions and
cautions on use when required.
Check based on the beep sound.
Warning beep type Notification content
The beep sounds 1
time while the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control
with Stop & Go func-
tion (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) is op-
erating. If a malfunction occurs
in the system, make
sure that the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control
with Stop & Go func-
tion (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) has
been canceled.
The beep sounds in-
termittently while the
Mazda Radar Cruise
Control with Stop &
Go function (MRCC
with Stop & Go func-
tion) is operating. The distance between
your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead is too
close. Check the safety
of the surrounding
area and reduce vehi-
cle speed.
▼
Excessive Speed Warning*
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed
limit sign displayed in the active driving
display/instrument cluster, the area
around the speed limit sign flashes in
amber and the warning sound is
activated at the same time. If the
vehicle speed continues to exceed the
displayed speed limit sign, the
indication stops flashing and remains
on.
▼
Collision warning*
If there is a possibility of a collision
with a vehicle ahead, a warning sound
is activated at the same time as the
warning indications are displayed in
the instrument cluster or active driving
display.
▼Door-ajar Warning Beep
A warning beep is activated if the
vehicle is driven with any door or
liftgate ajar. Drive the vehicle after
closing the doors and liftgate.
▼Battery Saving Mode Warning
Sound
A warning sound is activated when the
vehicle goes into Battery Saving Mode.
Refer to Message Indicated on
Multi-information Display on page
7-32.
The warning sound will stop just after
starting the engine.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
7-40*Some models.
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Specifications
▼Engine
Item Specification
SKYACTIV-G 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 2.5T
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore × Stroke 89.0 × 100 mm (3.50 × 3.94 in)
Displacement 2,488.5 ml (2,488.5 cc)
Compression ratio 13.010.5
▼Electrical System
Classification
Specification
Battery
*1With i-stop LN3 EFB*2
Without i-stop12V-60Ah/20HR
Spark-plug
number SKYACTIV-G 2.5
Mazda Genuine spark
plug
*3PE5R-18-110 or PE5S-18-110
SKYACTIV-G 2.5T Mazda Genuine spark
plug
*3PY8V-18-110
*1 Check the battery installed on the vehicle and us
e a battery with an equal or higher performance.
However, the performance of the battery may vary even among the same battery types, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer for replacement.
*2 LN3 EFB is designed for i-stop system (FOR STOP & START). Only LN3 EFB should be used to ensure correct operation of i-stop system (FOR STOP & START). Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
details.
*3 This spark plug provides the SKYACTIV-G engine with optimum performance. Contact an AuthorizedMazda Dealer for details.
CAUTION
When cleaning the iridium plugs, do no t use a wire brush. The fine particulate
coating on the iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged.
▼ Lubricant Quality
Lubricant
Classification
Engine oil Refer to Recommended Oil on page 6-16.
Coolant FL-22 type
Automatic transmission fluid
*1Mazda Genuine ATF FZ
Transfer case oil
*2Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Rear differential oil
*2Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Specifications
Specifications
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Index
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) System
Warnings.................................. 7-40
Message Indicated on Multi-
information Display................... 7-32
Meters...................................... 4-18
MirrorsOutside mirrors.................... 3-32
Rearview mirror.................... 3-34
Mirror Defogger........................ 4-60
Multi-information Display.......... 4-20
O
Outside Mirrors.........................3-32
Overhead Console.................... 5-49
Overhead Lights........................ 5-39
Overheating.............................. 7-15
Overloading.............................. 3-51
Owner Maintenance Closing the hood..................6-13
Engine compartment
overview.............................. 6-14
Key battery replacement........6-29
Opening the hood................ 6-12
Owner maintenance
precautions.......................... 6-11
P
Panorama sunroof..................... 3-39
Parking Brake............................ 4-68
Parking Sensor System............. 4-215
Power Liftgate........................... 3-22
Power Liftgate Warning Beep...... 7-38
Power Steering.......................... 4-88
Power Windows........................ 3-36
R
Rearview Mirror........................ 3-34
Rear Coat Hooks....................... 5-49
Rear Cross Tra ffi c Alert (RCTA) ...........
.............................................. 4-113
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Warning Beep........................... 7-39
Rear Door Child Safety Locks..... 3-18
Rear Side Radar Sensor............ 4-195
Rear View Monitor.................. 4-206 Displayable range on the
screen................................ 4-208
Rear view monitor
operation........................... 4-210
Rear view parking camera
location............................. 4-207
Switching to the rear view monitor
display............................... 4-208
Variance between actual road
conditions and displayed
image................................ 4-213
Viewing the display.............4-209
Rear Window Defogger............. 4-59
Rear Window Washer................ 4-58
Rear Window Wiper.................. 4-58
Recommended Oil.................... 6-16
Recording of Vehicle Data..........8-19
Recreational Towing.................. 3-61
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country.................................... 8-15
Replacement Fuse..................................... 6-35
Key battery........................... 6-29
Light bulbs........................... 6-34
Tires.....................................6-32
Wheel.................................. 6-34
Wiper.................................. 6-22
Road Keep Assist.....................4-144
Rocking the Vehicle................... 3-49
S
Safety Defects, Reporting
(Canada).................................. 8-13
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Index
Tire InformationLocation of the tire label
(placard).............................. 8-25
Steps for determining the correct
load limit............................. 8-32
Tire labeling......................... 8-22
Tire maintenance.................. 8-27
Vehicle loading.....................8-29
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System.................................... 4-202
Touch Sensor Inoperable Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function)...................................7-37
To w i n g Recreational towing.............. 3-61
Trailer towing....................... 3-53
Trailer towing (U.S.A. and
Canada)...............................3-53
Towing Description................... 7-17
Traction Control System (TCS).... 4-79 TCS OFF Indicator Light......... 4-80
TCS OFF switch.................... 4-80
TCS/DSC indicator light........4-79
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA).............. 4-124 Close proximity warning...... 4-129
Display indication............... 4-128
Setting the system...............4-130
Stop hold control............... 4-136
Tra ffi c Sign Recognition System
(TSR)...................................... 4-104
Trouble Battery runs out.................... 7-11
Emergency starting................7-14
Flat tire.................................. 7-5
Overheating......................... 7-15
Parking in an emergency......... 7-2
When liftgate cannot be
opened................................ 7-41
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.... 4-54
Turn Signals.............................. 4-54U
Ultrasonic Sensor.................... 4-196
USB Power Outlet..................... 5-43
V
Vehicle Information Labels Chassis number...................... 9-2
Engine number....................... 9-3
Motor vehicle safety standard
label...................................... 9-2
Tire pressure label.................. 9-2
Vehicle emission control
information label.................... 9-2
Ve h i c l e identification
number..................................9-2
Vehicle Problem Warning Beep...7-39
W
Warning Sound is Activated........7-40 AUTOHOLD warning beep.... 7-39
Battery Saving Mode Warning
Sound.................................. 7-40
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep....................... 7-39
Brake override warning
beep.................................... 7-38
Collision warning..................7-40
Door-ajar warning beep........ 7-40
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
warning beep....................... 7-39
Excessive speed warning........7-40
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning beep....................... 7-37
i-stop warning beep............. 7-38
Key left-in-luggage compartment
warning beep (With the advanced
keyless function)................... 7-38
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