MAZDA MODEL CX-5 2015 Smart Start Guide (in English)

Driver’s View
WIPER/
WASHER
( P. 14 )HAZARD
WARNING NAVIGATION/AUDIO
(WITH 5.8” LCD) ( P P. 2 9 - 3 4 )
CLIMATE CONTROL ( P P. 2 5 - 2 6 )S E AT WA R M E R S ( P. 6 )PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR1
CLOCK ( P. 8 )
AUDIO
(WITHOUT 5.8” LCD)
( P P. 2 7- 2 8 )
ACCESSORY SOCKET
1 This indicator light illuminates to remind you that the front passenger’s front/side airbags
and seat belt pretensioner will not deploy during a collision. The reason for this is that the
weight in the seat is less than approximately 66 lbs. Always wear your seat belt and secure children in the rear
seats in appropriate child restraints. See the Owner’s Manual for important information on this safety feature.
NOTE:
Indicator light turns of f when conditions have been met for necessar y airbag deployment.
See Owner’s Manual for further information.
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SHIFT POSITION
INDICATOR LIGHT SPEEDOMETER
GLOSSARY OF WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
NOTE: See Owner’s Manual for more details and explanations.
Instrument Cluster
TCS
OFF
Traction Control System (TCS)
Off Indicator Light

Low Engine Oil Pressure
Traction Control System

(TCS)/Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)
On: TCS/DSC malfunction
Flashing: TCS/DSC operating
Shift Position Indicator Light
KEY Warning Light RED
(pp. 1, 3)
KEY Indicator Light GREEN (pp. 3-4)
Power Steering Malfunction
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Malfunction
Turn Signals/Hazard

Warning Indicator Lights
4WD
4WD Warning Light
On:
Flashing: Stop vehicle/tow to
Mazda dealer.
Check Engine Light
Master Warning Light
Tire Pressure

Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning Light
(p. 20) On/ Warning Beep: Low tire
pressure in one or more tires.
Flashing: TPMS Malfunction
Security Indicator Light
Cruise Main Indicator Light

On (AMBER)/Cruise Set
Indicator Light On (GREEN)
Automatic Transaxle

Warning Light
Lights On (Exterior) ( p. 13)
BSM
OFF
BSM OFF

(Blind Spot Monitoring) (p. 22)
Seat Belt

Unbuckled/Malfunction
Headlight High Beams On ( p. 13)
TACHOMETER
There are two different types of
instrument clusters (Type A &
Type B). Type B is shown here.
Type A is similar, but with different
warning & indicator light locations.
Refer to Owners Manual for
instrument cluster Type A.
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DASHBOARD
ILLUMINATION/
DIMMER
1/TRIP METER2
1 • Rotate the knob to adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster and\
other dashboard illuminations.2 • Push to toggle between trip meter (A & B).
• When a trip meter is selected, push and hold to reset to zero.
TPMS NOTE: Low ambient temperature and/or high altitude causes tire pressures to
drop and may turn the TPMS warning light on. If the warning light comes on, check the tire
pressure and fill the tires as soon as possible, preferably before moving the vehicle and
warming up the tires. Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold.
Brake Warning Light
Parking brake on/low brake
fluid/malfunction
AFS
OFF
Adaptive Front Lighting
System (AFS) OFF ( p. 19 )

Charging System

Malfunction
Door/Liftgate Ajar
Low Washer Fluid Level
Warning Light

ABS (Antilock Brake
System) Malfunction
Low Fuel Level
Check Fuel Cap ( p . 17 )
Perform

Maintenance FUEL

GAUGE
ODOMETER/

TRIP METER
ENGINE COOLANT TEMP LIGHTS Since this vehicle does not use an engine coolant
temperature gauge, red and blue engine coolant
temperature lights are used to indicate high and low
coolant temperature.
Red Coolant Temp Light
Flashing: Engine is starting to run hot.
Drive slowly to reduce engine load.
On: Engine is overheating. Safely pull over to
the side of the road and turn the engine off.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Blue Coolant Temp Light
On: Engine coolant is cold and no warm
air is available for heater/defroster.
Off: Engine coolant is warm and warm air is
available for heater/defroster.
The light may stay on for a few minutes after
start-up when the engine is cold, but the
vehicle can be driven with the light on or off.
INFORMATION
D I S P L AYAMBIENT
TEMPERATURE
See page 8 or the
Owner’s Manual for
further information.
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Lights
(cont’d on pg. 19)
NOTE: The DRL (Daytime Running Lights) automatically turn on when the ignition
is switched ON. To disable/enable this feature see your Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE: • You can adjust the timing of the Auto Headlights OFF and the sensitivity of the
Auto Light Control.13
LIGHTING CONTROL/TURN SIGNAL LEVER
: Turns tail,
parking, and
dashboard
lights on.
Pull
to Flash
High Beams
AUTO: The light
sensor automatically
determines when to turn
the headlights on or off.: Turns fog lights
on only when
headlights are on.
Push for
High Beams
: Turns tail, parking,
dashboard, and headlights on.
Smart Turn: To signal a lane change,
push the turn signal lever up or down
halfway and release. The turn signal
indicator will flash three times.
(Refer to Owner’s Manual for
“Personalization Features”)
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Wipers
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WINDSHIELD/REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER CONTROL LEVER
AUTO: The rain sensor senses the amount of rainfall and turns the wipers
on or off. Rotate inne r ring away from you (clockwise) for more sensitivity
(requires less rain to turn wipers on) and toward you (counterclockwise)
for less sensitivity (requires more rain to turn wipers on).
Pull lever
to dispense
windshield
washer fluid
Less sensitive More sensitive
1
2
3HILO
AUTO
OFF
MIST
Rear Window

Wiper/Washer
(Hatchback)
INT: Intermittent
ON: Normal speed
:
Washer/wip er
(hold as desired)
CAUTION:
If the ignition is ON, turn the AUTO wipers OFF when going
through a car wash, or while cleaning or touching the windshield.
NOTE: Vehicles not equipped with AUTO wipers will have INT wipers. Set
the lever to INT and choose an interval timing by rotating the ring between fast
and slow.
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Transmission
MANUAL SHIFT MODE
The Manual Shift Mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transmission
by allowing you to manually shift to control engine rpm and torque when
more control is desired.
To Use
Manual Shift Mode:
• Shift the lever
from D to M. To Shift Up

To A Higher Gear:
• Tap the shift lever
back (+) once. To Shift Down

To A Lower Gear:
• Tap the shift lever
forward (-) once.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Various Lockouts:

Indicates that you must
depress the brake pedal
and hold in the lock-release
button to shift (The ignition
must be switched ON).

Indicates the shift lever
can be shifted freely
into any position.

Indicates that you must
hold in the lock-release
button to shif t.
Lock-Release Button
NOTE: Changing to manual mode can be done while driving the vehicle.
Lower
Gear
Higher
Gear
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ACTIVE ADAPTIVE SHIFT (AAS) CONTROL
A AS will automatically adjust how and when the transmission shifts gears
based on road conditions and your driving style.
The transmission may stay in a lower gear longer than usual when going up
or down hills or driving around corners. This feature gives you better control
and a more connected driving experience.
6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
• Push the clutch pedal completely down
to start the engine and to shift gears.
• To place the transmission in Reverse, place
shifter in the neutral position, push the shifter
knob down, move to the left and push forward.
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HILL LAUNCH ASSIST (HLA)
HL A helps assist you when accelerating
the vehicle from a stop while on a hill
or slope.
When the brake pedal is released and the accelerator pedal is pushed,
HL A prevents the vehicle from rolling forward or backward. It operates
on a downward slope when the shift lever is in the reverse (R) position,
and on an upward slope when the shift lever is in a position other than
the reverse (R) position.
NOTE: The HL A system will hold the vehicle for a maximum of 2.0 seconds
while the driver is changing from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
ACCELERATOR PEDAL KICKDOWN SWITCH*
The accelerator pedal is equipped with a kickdown
switch to give the driver more control and to improve
fuel economy.
When you depress the accelerator 95% of the way,
you will feel an increase in resistance. Push harder,
and you will feel a click as you activate the kickdown
switch. The transmission will usually downshift (depending
on engine speed) and the engine will switch to maximum
power mode. This kickdown switch function is the same in
both Manual mode and in “D”.
*Available on vehicles with automatic transmission only.
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Fuel
FUEL DOOR
To avoid scratching the paint during refueling, secure the fuel filler cap
as shown.
FUE L DOOR RELE ASE (located on floor in front of driver’s seat)
To open, pull the fuel door release.
F uel
Regular Unleaded Fuel –
87 Octane
Fuel Tank Capacity
• 2WD – 14.8 gallons
• AWD – 15.3 gallons
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FUEL ECONOMY
To achieve the best fuel economy:
• Drive sensibly. Speeding, rapid acceleration
and excessive braking will lower fuel economy.
• Observe the speed limit. Fuel economy can decrease rapidly
at speeds above 60 mph.
• Keep tires properly inflated. Under-inflated tires will lower
fuel economy.
• Use the recommended grade of oil specified in the owner’s
manual and keep the engine properly maintained. Visit your
Authorized Mazda Dealer who specializes in the servicing of
Mazda engines.
• Monitor the Current Fuel Economy in the Information Display.
The current fuel economy is calculated every 2 seconds.
Additional items that also help increase fuel economy:
• Remove excess weight. Heavy items in the vehicle will lower
fuel economy.
• Avoid excessive idling. Idling for long periods will waste gas.
• Use cruise control. Using cruise control on the highway
helps to maintain a constant speed and saves gas.
• Use overdrive gears. Using overdrive gearing reduces the vehicle’s
engine speed, which saves gas and reduces engine wear.
• Use a quality gasoline with the recommended octane. Use of
higher octane gasoline will not improve your fuel economy.
Visit www.ecodrivingusa.com or www.fueleconomy.gov for
more information.
FUEL ECONOMY:
To achieve the best fuel economy,
visit www.fueleconomy.gov for
more information.
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Headlights (cont’d from pg.13)
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With AFS
Without AFS
NOTE:
• With AFS, it is normal to see the headlights move and hear the sound of the
headlight leveling motors at the front of the vehicle when the ignition is ON.
• The system will need to be reset if the vehicle battery has been disconnected
or the system fuse has been replaced. Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for
easy to follow resetting instructions.
ADAPTIVE FRONT-LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS) (if equipped)
The adaptive front-lighting system (AFS) automatically turns the
headlight beam to the right or left in conjunction with the direction of
the steering wheel.
The AFS improves the direction of headlight illumination while cornering, and
only works when the vehicle is moving.
Push AFS OFF to turn
system off or on. When off,
AFS OFF illuminates in the
instrument panel.
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