2023 MAZDA MODEL CX-50 ECU

If the parking brake cannot be
released when towing the vehicle,
transport the vehicle with all front
and rear wheels raised off the ground
as shown in the figure. If the vehicle
is towed without raising the wheels
off the ground, the brake system
could be damaged.
1. Wheel dollies
Tiedown Hooks*
▼ Tiedown Hooks
CAUTION
Do not use the front and rear tiedown
eyelets for towing the vehicle.
They have been designed only for
securing the vehicle to a transport
vessel during shipping.
Using the eyelets for any other purpose
could result in the vehicle being
damaged.
1. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the
lug wrench from the luggage
compartment (page 7-3).
2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver or similar tool with a soft cloth to
prevent damage to a painted
bumper, and open the cap located
on the front or rear bumper.
Front
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
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Rear
CAUTION
Do not use excessive force as it may
damage the cap or scratch the
painted bumper surface.
NOTE
Remove the cap completely and
store it so as not to lose it.
3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench.
Front
1. Lug wrench
2. Tiedown eyelet

Rear
1. Lug wrench
2. Tiedown eyelet
4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet.
CAUTION
If the tiedown eyelet is not securely
tightened, it may loosen or
disengage from the bumper when
tying the vehicle. Make sure that
the tiedown eyelet is securely
tightened to the bumper.
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
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▼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
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▼Security Indicator Light
If the security indicator light flashes
continuously while you are driving, do
not shut
off the engine. Go to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer and have it
checked. If the engine is shut off while
the indicator light is flashing, you will
not be able to restart it.
Make sure the key is within the
operat ional range for signal
transmission. Switch the ignition off,
and then restart the engine. If the
engine does not start after 3 or more
tries, contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
NOTE
Because the electronic codes are reset
when the immobilizer system is
repaired, the keys are needed. Make
sure to bring all the keys to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer so that they
can be programmed.
▼ High Beam Control System (HBC)
Warning Indication/Warning Light
(Amber)
*
The light remains turned on if there is a
problem with the system. Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
▼i-ACTIVSENSE Warning
Indication/Warning Light*
The indication displays if the system
has a malfunction.
Check the reason for the indication
displaying on the center display or
multi-information display.
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes on page 7-20.
▼Exterior Light Warning Indication/
Warning Light
This light illuminates if there is a
malfunction in the exterior lights
(except license plate lights). Have your
vehicle inspected by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle while an
exterior light has a malfunction. Poor
visibility, and not being able to signal
braking and turns may cause an
accident. In addition, if the vehicle is
driven with the lights not turned on, it
may conflict with laws and regulations
due to poor maintenance.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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light stops flashing , but remains
illuminated.
NOTE
The warning light flashes for about 6
seconds if the driver or front
passenger's seat is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON.
(Except Mexico)
Placing heavy items on the front
passenger's seat may cause the front
passenger's seat belt warning
function to operate depending on
the weight of the item.
To allow the front passenger
occupant classification sensor to
function properly, do not place and
sit on an additional seat cushion on
the front passenger's seat. The
sensor may not function properly
because the additional seat cushion
could cause sensor interference.
If a small child is seated on the front
passenger's seat, the warning light
may not operate.
Action to be taken
Fasten the seat belts.
▼ Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat)
(Red)
If the rear seat belts are not fastened
while the ignition is switched ON , the
driver and the passenger are alerted by
the warning light.
The warning light operates even if there
is no passenger on the rear seat.
NOTE
If a rear seat belt is not fastened by a
certain period of time after the engine
has been started, the warning light
turns off.
Action to be taken
Fasten the seat belts.
▼Low Washer Fluid Level Warning
Indication/Warning Light*
This warning light indicates that little
washer fluid remains.
Action to be taken
Add washer fluid (page 6-21).
▼Door-Ajar/Liftgate-Ajar/
Hood-Ajar Warning Indication/
Warning Light
The light turns on if any door/liftgate/
hood is not closed securely.
Action to be taken
Close the door/liftgate/hood securely.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Index
Safety Defects, Reporting
(U.S.A.).................................... 8-12
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment............................. 3-46
Scheduled MaintenanceCanada.................................. 6-6
Mexico.................................. 6-8
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico........... 6-4
Seats Driver's seat........................... 2-4
Front passenger's seat........... 2-12
Front seat............................... 2-4
Head restraint...................... 2-15
Rear seat.............................. 2-13
Seat ventilation.................... 2-19
Seat warmer......................... 2-17
Seat Belt System Automatic locking................ 2-24
Emergency locking................ 2-24
Extender.............................. 2-29
Pregnant women.................. 2-24
Seat belt precautions............ 2-22
Seat Belt Warning Beep............. 7-36
Security System Immobilizer system............... 3-42
Theft-deterrent system.......... 3-44
Shift Position Warning Beep....... 7-38
Smart Brake Support (SBS)....... 4-148 Stopping the Smart Brake Support
(SBS) system operation........4-155
Spare Tire................................... 7-3
Spare Tire and Tool Storage.......... 7-3
Specifications Capacities.............................. 9-5
Dimensions............................ 9-6
Electrical system..................... 9-4
Engine................................... 9-4
Light bulbs............................. 9-7
Lubricant quality..................... 9-4
Tires.......................................9-7
Weights................................. 9-6SRS Air BagsDriver and front passenger
occupant classification
system................................. 2-67
How the SRS air bags work.... 2-60
Limitations to SRS air bag...... 2-65
Monitoring........................... 2-71
SRS air bag deployment
criteria................................. 2-63
Supplemental restraint system
components......................... 2-58
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) precautions................. 2-52
Starting the Engine...................... 4-5
Steering Wheel Heated steering wheel.......... 2-20
Horn.................................... 4-61
Storage Compartments.............. 5-49 Center console..................... 5-50
Glove compartment..............5-50
Luggage compartment.......... 5-50
Overhead console................ 5-49
Sunshade.................................. 3-40
Sunvisors.................................. 5-38
T
Theft-Deterrent System.............. 3-44
Three-flash Turn Signal...............4-54
Tiedown Hook.......................... 7-18
Tires......................................... 6-31 Replacing a tire.................... 6-32
Replacing a wheel................ 6-34
Snow tires............................ 3-50
Specifications......................... 9-7
Temporary spare tire............. 6-33
Tire chains............................3-50
Tire inflation pressure............6-31
Tire rotation......................... 6-32
Uniform tire quality grading
system (UTQGS)................... 8-20
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