2024 MAZDA CX90 steering wheel

If swaying occurs, firmly grip the steering wheel and reduce speed immediately, but
gradually.
Steer straight ahead. If no extreme correction of steering or braking is made, the
combination of less speed and firm steering will result in stability.
Backing up
Backing a vehicle with a trailer requires practice and patience. Back slowly, and have
a helper outside at the rear of the trailer to reduce the risk of an accident.
To turn the trailer, place your hand at th e 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 poss ibility of overloading or overheating the
engine, or both.
Descending a hill
Shift into a lower gear and use engine compression as a braking effect.
Pa r k i n g
Always make sure the tires of the trailer and the tow vehicle are blocked while
parked.
Apply the parking brake firmly and put the transmission 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 transmission into P, and stop the engine.
To restart after parking on an incline:
1. With the transmission in P, start the engine. (Be sure to depress and hold the brake pedal.)
2. Shift into gear.
3. Release the parking brake (also the foot brake) and pull away from the wheel blocks. Stop; apply the parking brake and shift into P.
4. Have a helper retrieve the wheel blocks.
Maintenance
If you tow a trailer frequently, have your vehicle serviced as shown in Scheduled
Maintenance (page 9-4).
Other Equipment
Towing (U.S.A. and Canada)
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Changing a Flat Tire (WithSpare Tire)
NOTE
If the following occurs while driving , it
could indicate a flat tire.
Steering becomes difficult.The vehicle begins to vibrate
excessively.
The vehicle pulls in one direction.
If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a
level spot that is well off the road and
out of the way of traffic to change the
tire.
Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder
of a busy road is dangerous.
WARNING
Do not install the temporary spare tire
on the rear wheels (driving wheels).
Driving with the temporary spare tire
on one of the rear driving wheels is
dangerous. Handling will be affected.
You could lose control of the vehicle,
especially on ice or snow bound roads,
and have an accident. Move a regular
tire to the rear wheel and install the
temporary spare tire to the front.
Be sure to follow the directions for
changing a tire.
Changing a tire is dangerous if not
done properly. The vehicle can slip off
the jack and seriou sly injure someone.
No person should place any portion of
their body under a vehicle that is
supported by a jack.
Never allow anyone inside a vehicle
supported by a jack.
Allowing someone to remain in a
vehicle supported by a jack is
dangerous. The occupant could cause
the vehicle to fall resulting in serious
injury.
NOTE
Make sure the jack is well lubricated
before using it.
1. Park on a hard, level surface off the
right-of-way and firmly set the
parking brake.
2. Shift into Park (P) and turn off the
engine.
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.
4. Have passengers get out of the
vehicle and away from the vehicle
and traffic.
5. Remove any luggage, the jack (page
7-76), spare tire (page 7-77), and
tools.
1. Lug wrench
2. Jack lever
6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire. When
blocking a wheel, place a tire block
both in front and behind the tire.
What to Do in Case of Emergency
Tire is Punctured or Bursts
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Electric Power SteeringWarning Light
The warning light turns on if the
electric power steering has a
malfunction.
If the warning light turns on, stop the
vehicle in a safe place and switch the
vehicle power OFF.
There is no problem if the warning light
turns off when the hybrid system is
restarted after some time has passed.
If the warning light turns on even after
the hybrid system is restarted, contact
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
If the warning light turns on, the
electric 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.
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 do not operate the
steering wheel. The system will
return to normal after a few minutes.
Shift System Warning Light
The light turns on if the shift system has
a problem.
Park the vehicle in a safe place
immediately and contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Always apply the parking brake when
parking or stopping the vehicle, as it
may not be possible to hold the
vehicle in a stopped position even with
the selector lever in the P position.
In addition, the hybrid system may not
start again if it is stopped.
What to Do in Case of Emergency
Warning/Indicator Light Turns On
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AWD Warning Light
The light turns on if the system has a
problem or if the tire sizes do not
match.
Check the contents of the message
displayed and take the necessary
action.
Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem (TPMS) Warning Light (Flashing)
The light flashes if there is a
malfunction in the system.
Contact 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 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.
What to Do in Case of Emergency
Warning/Indicator Light Turns On
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Maintenance ItemNumber of times, maintenance was performed.
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Disc brakes IIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages II II
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and
wheel bearing axial play IIII
Body condition inspection for
rust, corrosion and perfora-
tion Canada IIIIIIII
Driveshaft dust boot II II
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body TTT T
Cabin air filter Replace every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months.
Tire rotation Rotate every 12,000 km (7,500 miles).
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear
*4Inspect every 12,000 km ( 7,500 miles) or 12 months.
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if equipped)
*5Inspect annually.
Function of all lights IIIIIIII
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
T: Tighten
Remarks:
*1 Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench indicator light display.
*2 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these itemswill not void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services
be performed at the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
*3 Use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing coolant. Using coolant other than FL-22 may causeserious damage to the engine and cooling system.
*4 Inspect a spare tire if equipped.*5 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance.Replace the tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
Inspection and Servicing/Cleaning
Scheduled Maintenance
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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 or aWheel
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.
Always use wheels of the correct size
on your vehicle.
Using a wrong-sized wheel is
dangerous. Braking and handling could
be affected, leading to loss of control
and an accident.
CAUTION
A wrong-sized wheel may adversely
affect:
 Tire fit
 Wheel and bearing life
 Ground clearance
 Snow-chain clearance
 Speedometer calibration
 Headlight aim
 Bumper height
 Tire Pressure Monitoring System
If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator
will appear as a solid band across the
tread.
Inspection and Servicing/Cleaning
Vehicle Exterior Inspection
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Tire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires
every 16,000 km (10,000 miles) at the
latest or sooner if irregular wear
develops. Mazda recommends to
rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) to
help increase tire life and distribute
wear more evenly.
Do not include (TEMPORARY USE
ONLY) spare tire in rotation.

Inspect the tires 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 10-71 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 10-30.
Specifications/Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Index
Light bulbs......................... 10-70
Light switch.......................... 5-67
Replacing light bulbs.............9-30
Turn signal lever................... 5-72
M
MaintenanceDashboard........................... 9-37
Dust-proof sheet of the active
driving display...................... 9-39
Exterior................................ 9-35
Interior.................................9-37
Leather upholstery................ 9-38
Seat belts............................. 9-40
Upholstery and synthetic
leather................................. 9-38
Wheel.................................. 9-36
Mazda Connect Audio remote control
switch.................................. 7-13
Commander switch................ 7-9
Connected service (If
applicable)........................... 7-19
Mazda connect...................... 7-4
Voice recognition function.....7-15
Mazda intelligent Drive Select (Mi-
Drive)....................................... 5-95
Mirrors Mirror defogger.................... 5-79
Outside mirrors...................... 5-9
Rearview mirror.................... 5-11
Moonroof................................. 4-36
P
Panorama Sunroof The panorama sunroof cannot be
operated.............................. 8-32
Parking Sensor.........................5-234
R
Rear View Monitor.................. 5-229
Refueling................................ 5-105 Fuel requirements............... 5-107
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country.................................. 10-24
S
Safety Defects, Reporting
(Canada)................................ 10-22
Safety Defects, Reporting
(U.S.A.).................................. 10-21
Seat Child-restraint system........... 3-51
Driving position memory....... 3-32
Seats Front seats........................... 3-30
Head restraints..................... 3-47
How to Use the Driving Position
Memory............................... 3-33
Leather upholstery
maintenance........................ 9-38
Seat ventilation.................... 6-27
Seat warmer......................... 6-22
Upholstery and synthetic leather
maintenance........................ 9-38
Seat Belts.................................. 3-21 Maintenance........................ 9-40
Security System......................... 4-37
Immobilizer system............... 4-39
Theft-Deterrent System......... 4-40
Steering Wheel
Heated steering wheel.......... 6-25
Power steering......................5-99
Steering shift switches........... 5-51
Sunroof Panorama sunroof................ 4-32
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