lights MAZDA MODEL CX-5 2017 Owners Manual (in English)

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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Signal Warning Action to be taken


(Amber)
Smart Brake Support/ Smart City Brake
Support (SBS/SCBS) Warning Indication/ Warning Light
* The light turns on if the windshield or
the radar sensor are dirty, or there is a
malfunction in the system. Verify the reason why the warning light is
illuminated on the center display.
If the reason why the warning light is
illuminated is due to a dirty windshield,
clean the windshield.
If the warning light is illuminated because
of a dirty radar sensor, clean the front
emblem.
For any other reasons, have the vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.


Low Fuel Warning
Indication/Warning Light
The light turns on when the remaining fuel
is about 9.0 L (2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal).
NOTE
The light illumination timing may
vary because fuel inside the fuel tank
moves around according to the driving
conditions and the vehicle posture.
Add fuel.


Check Fuel Cap Warning
Indication/Warning Light If the check fuel cap warning light
illuminates while driving, the fuel-
fi ller
cap may not be installed properly. Stop the engine and reinstall the fuel-
fi ller
cap.
Refer to Fuel-Filler Cap on page 3-34
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Signal Warning Action to be taken


Seat Belt Warning Light
Except Mexico
The seat belt warning light turns on if the driver
or front passenger's seat is occupied and the seat
belt is not fastened with the ignition switched
ON.
If the driver or front passenger's seat belt is
unfastened (only when the front passenger's seat
is occupied) and the vehicle is driven at a speed
faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph), the warning
light fl ashes. After a short time, the warning
light stops fl ashing, but remains illuminated.
NOTE

The warning light fl ashes for about 6 seconds
if the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the
ignition is switched ON.
 To allow the front passenger occupant
classifi cation 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.
Mexico
The seat belt warning light turns on if the driver
or front passenger's seat is occupied and the seat
belt is not fastened with the ignition switched
ON.
If the driver or front passenger's seat belt is
unfastened (only when the front passenger's seat
is occupied) and the vehicle is driven at a speed
faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph), the warning
light fl ashes. After a short time, the warning
light stops fl ashing, but remains illuminated. If
a seat belt remains unfastened, the warning light
fl ashes again for a given period of time.
NOTE

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 seat weight 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.
Fasten the seat belts.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Signal Warning Action to be taken


Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication/Warning Light
* This warning light indicates that little
washer fl
uid remains. Add washer
fl uid (page 6-27 ).

Door-Ajar/Liftgate-Ajar Warning Indication/ Warning Light The light turns on if any door/liftgate is
not closed securely.
Close the door/liftgate securely.


KEY Warning Indication/Warning Light
*
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.

Signal Cause Action to be taken


(White)
KEY Warning Indication The key battery is dead.
Replace the key battery (page 6-36 ).


(Red)
(Flashing)
KEY Warning Light The key battery is dead.
Replace the key battery (page 6-36 ).
The key is not within the operation range. Bring the key into the operation range
(page 3-8 ).
The key is placed in areas inside the
cabin where it is dif
fi cult for the key to be
detected.
A key from another manufacturer similar to
the key is in the operation range. Take the key from another manufacturer
similar to the key out of the operation
range.
Without the ignition switched off, the key is
taken out of the cabin, and then all the doors
are closed. Bring the key back into the cabin.

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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Message Indicated in Multi-information Display *
If there is a notifi cation from the vehicle, a message is displayed in the multi-information\

display. Check the information and take the necessary action.


(Display example)

If the warning light turns on/ fl ashes simultaneously or a symbol is indicated in the display,
check the information regarding the warning light or symbol. (page 4-32 )

Display Content Action to be taken

Indicated when the push button start is
pressed while the shift lever is not in the
P position.
Shift the shift lever to the P position.

Indicated when the push button start is
pressed without depressing the brake
pedal.
Depress the brake pedal and press the
push button start.

Indicated while the steering wheel is
locked.
Release the steering lock.

Indicates when the Electric Parking
Brake (EPB) switch is operated without
depressing the brake pedal.
Operate the Electric Parking Brake
(EPB) switch while depressing the brake
pedal.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Display Content Action to be taken

Indicates when there is a problem with
the brake related system while the
vehicle is being held in a stop position
by the AUTOHOLD function or during
the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop &
Go function) stop hold control. Depress the brake pedal.
Cancel the AUTOHOLD function or
the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function), and have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.

Indicates the possibility of the vehicle
not being held in the stopped position by
the AUTOHOLD function, such as on
steep slopes.
Depress and hold your foot on the brake
pedal.

Indicates when the cancel operation is
done without depressing the brake pedal
while the vehicle is being held in the
stopped position by the AUTOHOLD
function or during the stop hold control
of the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop &
Go function).
Cancel the AUTOHOLD function or
the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) stop hold control while
depressing the brake pedal.

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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Message Indicated on Display *
If a message is displayed in the center display (Type B audio), take appropriate action (in a
calm manner) according to the displayed message.

(Display example)

Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately
If the following messages are displayed in the center display , a vehicl\
e system may be
malfunctioning. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Display Indicated Condition

Displays if the engine coolant temperature has increased
excessively.

Displays if the charging system has a malfunction.

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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Verify Display Content
Displays in the following cases:

Display Indicated Condition/Action to be taken

The following message is displayed when the
temperature around the center display is high.
Lowering the temperature in the cabin or the
temperature around the center display by avoiding
direct sunlight is recommended.

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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Warning Sound is
Activated
Lights-On Reminder
The lights-on reminder is operable when
the time setting *1 of the auto headlight off
function is off.
If lights are on and the ignition is switched
to ACC or off, a continuous beep sound
will be heard when the driver's door is
opened.

*1 If the light switch is left on, the auto headlight off function automatically
turns off the lights about 30 seconds
after switching the ignition off. The
time setting can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-11 .

NOTE
  When the ignition is switched to ACC,
the “Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep” (page 7-40 ) overrides
the lights-on reminder.
  A personalized function is available to
change the sound volume for the lights-
on reminder.
 Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-11 .

Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Beep
If there is a problem with the air bag/seat
belt pretensioner systems and the warning
light illumination, a warning beep sound
will be heard for about 5 seconds every
minute.

The air bag and seat belt pretensioner
system warning beep sound will continue
to be heard for approximately
35 minutes. Have your vehicle inspected
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with the air
bag/seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep sounding:
Driving the vehicle with the air bag/
seat belt pretensioner system warning
beep sounding is dangerous. In a
collision, the air bags and the seat belt
pretensioner system will not deploy
and this could result in death or serious
injury. Contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer to have the vehicle inspected as
soon as possible.

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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Seat Belt Warning Beep
Except Mexico
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON, a beep
sound will be heard for about 6 seconds. If
the driver or the front passenger's seat belt
is not fastened and the vehicle is driven at
a speed faster than about 20 km/h
(12 mph), a beep sound will be heard
again for a specifi ed period of time.
Until a seat belt is fastened or a given
period of time has elapsed, the beep sound
will not stop even if the vehicle speed falls
below 20 km/h (12 mph).
NOTE
   To allow the front passenger occupant
classifi cation 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 beep may
not operate.

Mexico
If the vehicle speed exceeds about
20 km/h (12 mph) with the driver or front
passenger's seat belt unfastened, a warning
beep sounds continuously. If the seat belt
remains unfastened, the beep sound stops
once and then continues for about
90 seconds. The beep stops after the driver
or front passenger's seat belt is fastened.
Until a seat belt is fastened or a given
period of time has elapsed, the beep sound
will not stop even if the vehicle speed falls
below 20 km/h (12 mph).
NOTE
  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 seat weight
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 beep may
not operate.

Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP) Warning Beep
If the driver's door is opened with the
ignition switched to ACC, a beep will
be heard continuously in the cabin to
notify the driver that the ignition has not
been switched OFF (STOP). Under this
condition, the keyless entry system will
not operate, the vehicle cannot be locked,
and the battery voltage will be depleted.
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Key Removed from Vehicle Warning Beep
Vehicles with advanced keyless function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle while
the ignition is not switched OFF and
all the doors are closed, the beep which
sounds outside of the vehicle will be heard
6 times, the beep which sounds inside
the vehicle will be heard 6 times, and the
KEY warning light (red) in the instrument
cluster fl ashes continuously to notify
the driver that the ignition has not been
switched OFF.
Vehicles without advanced keyless
function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle while
the ignition is not switched OFF and all
the doors are closed, a beep will be heard
in the cabin 6 times and the KEY warning
light (red) in the instrument cluster turns
on continuously to notify the driver that
the ignition has not been switched OFF.
NOTE
Because the key utilizes low-intensity
radio waves, the Key Removed From
Vehicle Warning may activate if the key is
carried together with a metal object or it
is placed in a poor signal reception area.

Request Switch Inoperable Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the request switch is pressed with the
door open or ajar, or the ignition is not
switched OFF with a key being carried, a
beep will be heard outside for about
2 seconds to notify the driver that the door
or liftgate cannot be locked.
Key Left-in-luggage Compartment Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the key is left in the luggage
compartment with all the doors locked and
the liftgate closed, a beep will be heard
outside for about 10 seconds to notify
the driver that the key is in the luggage
compartment. In this case, take out the
key by pressing the electric liftgate opener
and opening the liftgate. The key taken
out of the luggage compartment may
not operate because its functions have
been temporarily stopped. To restore the
key's functions, perform the applicable
procedure (page 3-9 ).
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep (With the advanced keyless
function)
If all the doors and luggage compartment
are locked using another key while the key
is left in the cabin, the beep which sounds
outside of the vehicle will be heard for
about 10 seconds to notify the driver that
the key is in the cabin. In this case, take
out the key by opening the door. A key
taken out of the vehicle using this method
may not operate because its functions have
been temporarily stopped. To restore the
key's functions, perform the applicable
procedure (page 3-9 ).
Electronic Steering Lock Warning Beep *
The warning beep operates if the steering
wheel is not unlocked after the push button
start is pressed. (page 4-4 )
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