2023 MAZDA MODEL CX-50 steering wheel

▼Tire Rotation
WARNING
Rotate tires periodically:
Irregular tire wear is dangerous. To
equalize tread wear for maintaining
good performance
in handling and
braking, rotate the tires periodically or
sooner if irregular wear develops.
Please refer to Scheduled maintenance
for your tire rotation interval.
During rotation, inspect them for
correct balance.

1. Forward
Do not include (TEMPORARY USE
ONLY) spare tire in rotation.

Also, inspect them for uneven wear
and damage. Abnormal wear is usually
caused by one or a combination of the
following:
Incorrect tire pressureImproper wheel alignmentOut-of-balance wheelSevere braking

After rotation, inflate all tire pressures
to specification on page 9-7 and
inspect the lug nuts for tightness.
CAUTION
Rotate unidirectional tires and radial
tires that have an asymmetrical tread
pattern or studs only from front to rear,
not from side to side. Tire performance
will be reduced if rotated from side to
side.
▼ Replacing a Tire
WARNING
Always use tires that are in good
condition:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous.
Reduced braking , steering , and
traction could result in an accident.
Replace all four tires at the same
time:
Replacing just one tire is dangerous. It
could cause poor handling and poor
braking resulting in loss of vehicle
control. Mazda strongly recommends
that you replace all four tires at the
same time.
If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator
will appear as a solid band across the
tread.
Replace the tire when this happens.
1. New tread
2. Worn tread
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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appropriate amount of engine oil
while being careful not to overfill.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil
level is low. Otherwise, it could
result in extensive engine damage.
4. Start the engine and check the
warning light.

If the light remains illuminated even
though the oil level is normal or after
adding oil, stop the engine
immediately and have your vehicle
towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼ High Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Indicat ion
Displays if the engine coolant
temperature has increased excessively.
“Elevated Engine Coolant Temp. Drive
Slowly” displayed
Drive slowly to reduce engine load
until you can find a safe place to stop
the vehicle and wait for the engine to
cool down.
“Excessive Engine Coolant Temp. Stop
the Vehicle in a Safe Location”
displayed
This indicates the possibility of
overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe
place immediately and stop the
engine.
Refer to Overheating on page 7-15.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high
engine coolant temperature warning
light illuminated. Otherwise, it could
result in damage to the engine.
▼ Power Steering Malfunction
Indication/Indicator Light
The message is displayed if the electric
power steering has a malfunction.
If the message is displayed, stop the
vehicle in a safe place and do not
operate the steering wheel. There is no
problem if the indication turns off
when the engine is restarted after
some time has passed. If the indication
displays even after the engine is
restarted, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer if the message is
displayed continuously.
NOTE
If the message is displayed, the
power steering will not operate
normally. In this case, the steering
wheel can still be operated,
however, the operation may feel
heavy compared to normal, or the
steering wheel could vibrate when
turning.
Repeatedly jerking the steering
wheel left and right while the vehicle
is stopped or moving extremely
slowly will cause the power steering
system to go into protective mode
which will make the steering feel
heavy, but this does not indicate a
problem. If this occurs, park the
vehicle safely and wait several
minutes for the system to return to
normal.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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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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▼Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning Indication/
Warning Light (Turns on)
If a tire pressure decreases below the
specified air pressure, the TPMS
warning light turns on.
At the same time, a message and the
tire pressure of each tire are displayed
on the multi-information display
alternately. In addition, the tire (s) with
low air pressure is displayed in yellow.
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 driv e 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.
NOTE
While the TPMS is learning the tire
positions, such as immediately after a
tire position has been changed, the tire
pressure at the tire position prior to it
being changed is displayed until the
system completes the learning. For this
reason, the tire pressures displayed for
the tire positions may be different from
the actual tire pressures at the tire
positions.
Action to be taken
Adjust the tire pressures to the
appropriate pressures.
Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page
6-31.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Improper wheel alignmentOut-of-balance wheelSevere braking
After rotation, inflate all tire pressures
to specification on page 9-7 and
inspect the lug nuts for tightness.
CAUTION
Rotate unidirectional tires and radial
tires that have an asymmetrical tread
pattern or studs only from front to rear,
not from side to side. Tire performance
will be weakened if rotated from side
to side.
▼ Replacing a Tire
WARNING
Always use tires that are in good
condition:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous.
Reduced braking , steering , and
traction could result in an accident.
If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator
will appear as a solid band across the
tread.
Replace the tire when this happens.
1. New tread
2. Worn tread
3. Tread wear indicator

You should replace the tire before the
band crosses the entire tread.
NOTE
Tires degrade over time, even when
they are not being used on the road. It
is recommended that tires generally be
replaced when they are 6 years or
older. Heat caused by hot climates or
frequent high load
ing conditions can
accelerate the aging process. You
should replace the spare tire when you
replace the other road tires due to the
aging of the spare tire. The period in
which the tire was manufactured (both
week and year) is indicated by a 4-digit
number.
Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8-22.
▼ Safety Practices
The way you drive has a great deal to
do with your tire mileage and safety.
So cultivate good driving habits for
your own benefit.
Observe posted speed limits and
drive at speeds that are safe for the
existing weather conditions
Avoid fast starts, stops and turnsAvoid potholes and objects on the
road
Do not run over curbs or hit the tire
against the curb when parking
CAUTION
If you feel a sudden vibration or ride
disturbance while driving or you
suspect your tire or vehicle has been
damaged, immediately reduce your
speed. Drive with caution until you can
safely pull
off the road. Stop and
inspect the tire for damage. If the tire
is under-inflated or damaged, deflate
it, remove the tire and rim and replace
it with your spare tire. If you cannot
detect a cause, have the vehicle towed
to the nearest vehicle or tire dealer to
have the vehicle inspected.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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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
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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